Why not adopt him themselves? And that’s exactly what they did.

He’s become the officers’ best friend (Picture: Kirtland Police Department)

After spending hours with the adorable dog, he has become the officers’ best friend.

The Department made a formal announcement on their Facebook page.

It said:

We tried to find the owner of this marvelous animal to no avail. The folks here at the Police Department wanted a good home for JD (this is now his name) so with the permission of the Chief and the Mayor JD has been adopted by the Kirtland Police Association but they also share the warmth this stoic animal has brought with City Hall and the Fire Department. JD has fit into the environment as though he were here always. We are happy to have him in our department and our lives. He loves everyone and we love him.’